In the five years that there has been a girls game in the Massachusetts High School Coaches Association Shriners All Star Classic, there has always been an Acton-Boxborough player participating.

This year, it was junior forward Nicole Sedler who earned a spot in the game.

“It was a little intimidating at first because in the past, there was Megan Barrett, Cali Loblundo, Leah Cardarelli, all those talented players,” said Sedler, who helped the North team defeat the South, 4-2 on Sunday, April 2 at the Ice House in Canton. “But it was a great opportunity to play with all of these talented athletes.”

In addition to Barrett, Loblundo and Cardarelli, Lauren Roche and Annie Messuri have also played in the annual game that features the top high school players in Eastern Massachusetts.

“It took a while to get back into skating,” said Sedler, who last played during February vacation, when A-B wrapped up its season. “It was a talented group of athletes and they were all friendly.”

The teams did not practice together prior to the game, so they had to get used to each other quickly.

“We just went out there and played with each other and communicated,” Sedler said.”It took a while to feel comfortable, but once I did, it went well.”

For the fourth straight year, A-B coach Brian Fontas coached the North team. This year he joined Arlington’s Jeff Mead and Beverly’s Brian Seabury.

“That helped,” said Sedler.

This winter, Sedler scored 12 goals and 13 assists for the Colonials, who finished at 8-12.

“We had a lot of young players,” Sedler said. “They were new to high school hockey and they got a lot of experience that will help next year.”

The desire to return to the postseason will also drive Sedler and the Colonials next winter.

“It was absolutely upsetting not to make the tournament,” she said. “It will definitely be more motivation. We really want it.”